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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1944

Page

7

Surprise Miscellaneous Shower for Minnie Treen

Minnie Treen was surprised at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Win Scbper when friends presented a mass shower. Hostesses Jennie De Cook and Mi De Jong led guests including Martha Boot Violet Mae Den Re Magen Hattie Van Gorp Wilma Schippl Mae De Pers Mrs Arthur De Rand and others. Guests unable to attend were Mr De Wit and Mises Jutnita doyee Vox Sibbelina Vos. Indulgent refreshments followed. attendees wished Minnie happiness in her new home.

Minnie Treen Win Scb Jennie de Cook Mi de Jong Guesis Martha 2 . Boot Wi Violet Mae den Re Magen Hattie van Gorp Wilma Schippl Mae Depers Arthur de Rand Melen Mitchel Bert Eisen Wm. Schippers Mr. de Wit Vox Sibbelina Vos Heminie de Conk Mie de Jong Taneha Sues

Honored on 87th Birthday Mrs Den Adel

On January 2, Mrs B Den Adel marked her eighty seventh birthday at home with her son Abe and daughter Nellie on East Washington neighbors sent cards and letters of congratulations. Her pastor Rev AL Haverkamp of the First Reformed Church also sent best wishes. She received many flowers and a fruit basket from the Doral Soviets of the reform chute. She has long served as president of the state charity society and enjoyed good health on her special day.

B. den Adel Abe Nellie East Washingtoneichbors Aubnny AL Haverkamp First’ Reformed Church St Tety den Adel

Surprising Farewell Parties for Rietvelds and Neighbors

A series of farewell gatherings occurred in January as the Rietveld home in Mell was honored with a surprise party hosted by local neighbors. Attendees included Herman and family, Dykstra families, Meiners, Rameviek, Vitthoff, Ver Davitt, Niemantewer, and many others. Food, ice cream, and social games marked the evening. Also noted were farewells for the Verda and Roorda families with neighbor groups presenting gifts and good wishes for new homes, plus community dinners at the Bean and Van Sittert households and a Fortnightly Club event featuring Miss Marilee Logan’s performances and a war-foreground discussion by Dr. Lubbers.

Debi Finella Cam Peter Venaariis Dick Schippers Edge Meg Oki Syntorst Peter He Hamer Marilyn Johnny Mand Ter Louw Mathes Dyieht Carnie John Dim Ring Te Steenwyk Alfred c Hensid Myo Arnold Selippers Artone Deverne Wayne Jeff Renee William van Sittert J. J. Lubbers van Sittert B. F. Vander Linden Marilee Logan Leonora van Dellen I. J. Lubbers Lubbers

Birthday Celebrations Highlight Ray De Haan Event

The article recounts Ray De Haan’s birthday on a Thursday in January with family and friends hosting surprise gatherings. Neighbors and relatives join in, gifts and a festive meal follow, and later celebrations include an auxiliary meeting and visits among local families, all reflecting a close community network.

Sermon at Home for the Age by Rev Flietstra

The Home for the Age reports a Friday sermon by Rev D Flietstra of Leighton Christian Reformed Church. After prayer and hymn singing he preached on Luke 13 24 urging striving to enter the straight gate. Birthdays noted include Mrs Anne De Bruin 77 and Miss Mary Brand 74 and Bastiaan Van Rees 69 on Jan 28.

Micky van Rees Mro c Andrew Verzendaal Sully Dirk Coewer Mead Ohn Mew Martin de Peter Donker Dingshier Ander Mart Peoria Peter Diedang Dow van Basle Howard van Lacilen Toey Avie Te Bruin Dub Vann Gorp Cand John Benovnk Joe Vawter Heuvel Jim Roose Moanin de van Geen Tna Peter Synhoret Beter Revendach Saul Neal Vander Barnes HE. Vande Wilt Enos Heeren Adaus Nebrakse Elle Lepel G. Hara Lanuistraat Mre Petar Polat Otley Leendert Taine Neid Attien Peter A Caul John Lang Knoxville John den Hartoy Arie Klyw and CO den Hartoy van Hemert City PL van Hemert Gerrit, Andring Will Andringa Betor Rus Andrew van Houweling D. Flietstra Christian Reformed Church Leighton Flietstra John Geels Chr Church of

Indians Toppled Little Dutch 38 25

Indianola Indians defeated Pella 38 to 25 with a third quarter spurt. Anderson and Grant led Indianola with 19 and 7 points, while Van Gorp Vander Vleg and K Taity paced Pella. Final: Indianola 38 Pella 25, halftime 18-? and decisive fourth quarter surge by Indianola.

Indianola Indians Pella Indianola Indians Indiola Anderson Grant Dianola van Gorp Vander Vleg K. ‘Tait Pre van Gorp Vander Ploeg Lankelma Gaass K. Taity W. Tait Hoyman Ol Sandy Hickman Hamilton

British Empire Claims Vast Global Reach

The British Empire controls about a quarter of the world’s inhabitable land, reflecting its extensive colonial presence and influence across multiple continents and regions during its height.

Religious Services Readable in Church Notices

A church notice mentions Vander Ploeg as pastor with Bible classes and worship offerings. It invites parishioners and supporters to attend services at First Christian Reformed Church and thanks attendees for support as a community gathers.

Vander Ploeg

Swine an Sumiay Youth Fellowship Event Report

A fragment from a local page notes Seb Workin presenting an insect focused youth program titled Thrusday event in a church youth fellowship setting. The unreadable OCR cuts obscure full names and exact date.

A. Swine Sumiay Seb Swenine Cervier Eryire Thurs

Morning Worship and Fellowship at Second Reformed Church

Rev. Re 2 Vanden Pastor leads Sunday worship at 10 30 am with "Christian Growth." Intermediate and Senior CE meet at 8 45 am followed by Fellowship Hour.

Second Reformed Church Vanden HV Yan Junin C.K

Gospel Hall 10:00 Service and Bible Class Teachings

The Gospel Hall holds a 10:00 service with T. Pinches leading a Bible class and a session on The Lord's Supper of the Word. At 8:00 p.m. Thursday Mr Pinches speaks on How to Live and Enjoy the Highest Christian Experience.

T. Pinches Prewchorm Pinches

Third Reformed Church Holds Youth Service Alliance

The Third Reformed Church, led by Rev. Lawrence J. Borst, will join hundreds of churches nationwide in a united youth service this Sunday evening at 2:00 pm. Central College graduate Ralph Ten Clay will deliver the sermon as the church invites both saved and unsaved to attend.

Lawrence J. Borst Bile School Boor Wisgam Seemon Serview Third Reformed Church Ralph Ten Clay Central College

Sunday and Wednesday Church Services Schedule

The notice lists morning worship at 11:00 with weekly Sunday School, missionary care, and a Monday service led by Rev. Robert De Weesn. A Wednesday rally at 6am includes speakers Rev. Ro1 Weese and Rev. Orville Metshon with special music.

Abrasion Lee Paster Robert de Weesn Pield Allautivess Spucsehanne Hay Rew Carald Viverowill Weese Orville Metshon Eters Speetal Mite

Reverend Haverkamp Leads Morning Worship at Day School

Rev. AL Haverkamp, pastor, conducts morning worship in a day school setting. The service centers on Jesus and the Maititudes with attention to morning and evening activities as part of the church program.

AL Haverkamp Jesus

Vrivate Ke Media Visits Denver Homeward After Visit

Vrivate Ke Media enjoyed a three day pass from duty in Fi simmons Army Hospital in Denver, Colorado and came home to spend ariond Saturday with Mrs. Bleeba returning by rail Saturday evenings.

Vrivate Ke Media Fi Simmons Army Hospital Denver Colorado Ariond

Pella Advertising Across Home and Architecture Magazines

The Ro screening ad campaign promotes Pella Products in Better Homes and Gardens and architectural titles while highlighting awnings and defense housing windows. Post war homes and remodels boost demand. orders arrive from Mobile Alabama to Portland Oregon, with Venetian blinds shipped to diverse clients including churches and banks nationwide.

Pella Better Homes & Gardens Ican Home Mouse & Garden Beautiful Am House Architectural — Forum Practical Halder American Muilder & Robin Age Peaioot Centatr Mobile Alabama Philadelphia Agiether Lohiseh Navigation Company Portland Oregon Ralzereens

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